Will you require campers and/or staff to wear masks or be vaccinated for COVID-19
No. Overnight camp is 100% outdoors for the entire week, including strenuous outdoor activities and water-based activities. Beacon of Montana will not require staff or children to be vaccinated for COVID-19 to attend camp. We will also not require masks of staff or children, however, all are welcome to bring and wear masks if desired. We would encourage parents to have a conversation with their children before coming to camp to relay their desires related to wearing a mask while at camp. Staff will attempt to honor parents desires for their children related to mask wearing when practical.
Are staff checked for a history of criminal or sexual offense activity?
Yes. All our staff have criminal background checks done on them. Anyone with a record of sexual offense is disqualified from working as a staff member.
Who sponsors camp?
Beacon of Montana is a 501(c)(3) non-profit registered in Montana. It is a non-denominational faith-based organization adhering to basic Judeo Christian values. Beacon started in 2007 as SEP Montana Youth Camp. As SEP Montana (SEP Camp), a variety of Christian churches around Montana, business, individuals, and civic organizations combined resources to make the camps happen each year. Examples of past supporters have included Living Hope Fellowship, McDonalds of Helena, Helena Valley Faith Center, Heuiser Physical Therapy, Tizer Meats, Meineke Car Care, Set Free Helena, Sportsmans Warehouse, Kiwanis Club, Johnson & Associates, Inc. and many other businesses and individuals. In 2020, SEP Montana rebranded as Beacon of Montana Youth Camp.